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Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief ...

Google's new Android Theft Protection uses AI, biometrics and auto-locking to stop phone thieves in their tracks. Here's how ...

Google has started rolling out three Theft Protection features for Android devices. These features will rely on multiple sensors to lock the device immediately after a thief steals it. Android ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Android’s theft protection features can now be enabled through the Safety Center. Safety Center, i.e. the “Security & privacy” menu, is available on all devices running Android 14 or later. Previously ...

Google released an updated set of tools to help keep Android phones safe with new anti-theft features.

Google is enhancing Android theft protection with new Android 16 features, including failed login locks, expanded identity ...

Google is stepping up its device security game for Android users, with long-promised theft protection tools that are beginning to make their way to select devices this week. Spotted by Android ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Failed Authentication Lock is a feature available in Android 15 and later that automatically locks the device after a number of ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The ...